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Recall Roundup: Asda, Morrisons and Gerber baby teething sticks
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (18-24 April 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Putting life-saving adrenaline within reach: Kitt Medical’s allergy response mission
For this month’s Ingredients for Change and to mark Allergy Awareness Week, we speak to Zak Marks, Co-founder and CEO of Kitt Medical, whose personal journey with life-threatening allergies has sparked a national mission to ensure adrenaline is always close at hand, starting with schools and qualifying businesses.
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FDA announces plan to phase out synthetic food dyes
The FDA has announced it will phase out synthetic food dyes—including Red 40 and Yellow 5—by 2026, marking a major shift toward natural additives.
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Target recalls over 25,000 units of baby food due to elevated lead levels
Target has recalled over 25,000 units of baby food after FDA testing revealed elevated lead levels, sparking safety concerns.
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Welcome to the rogue traders paradise
Discover how Chris Elliott reveals the dark side of erratic tariffs and their role in fuelling global food fraud.
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From insight to automation: taking control with Process NIR
Watch this webinar to explore how Process NIR technology enables real-time process control and automation, helping food producers boost efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
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Navigating the future of food safety and transparency
Join Professor Chris Elliott and expert panellists on 17 September as they discuss how AI, innovation, and collaboration are shaping the future of food safety and transparency.
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The unexpected mile: why preparation, not panic, protects lives
When Dr. Darin Detwiler signed up for a 5K, he wasn’t chasing fitness goals—he was training his mindset to endure what we rarely see coming: the unexpected mile. In this deeply personal guest column, Distinguished Global Fellow in Food System Integrity Dr. Detwiler explores why true readiness is built long…
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UK launches inquiry into PFAS risks amid concerns over weak chemical regulation
The Environmental Audit Committee has announced a major inquiry into PFAS contamination, aiming to evaluate the UK’s regulatory system and whether it is equipped to manage the rising risks these chemicals pose to public health and the food supply chain.
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Recall Roundup: Aldi, Anglesey Foods, Cotswolds, and undeclared allergens and pathogens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (4-11 April 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launches next-generation allergy test to reduce patient risk
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has launched a next-generation Basophil Activation Test to support safer allergy research and reduce the need for risky oral food challenge
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Global experts call for harmonised safety assessments of Food Contact Materials
ILSI Europe calls for global harmonisation of food contact materials (FCMs) risk assessments to improve food safety and simplify international trade, addressing key regulatory differences.
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Dr Clive Black: time for DEFRA’s disbandment
In this powerful opinion piece, Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, argues that DEFRA is no longer fit for purpose and must be dismantled.
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Tony’s Chocolonely recalls Easter eggs over metal contamination fears
Tony’s Chocolonely has recalled its Milk Chocolate and Caramel Sea Salt Easter Eggs in the UK after detecting a possible metal contamination. Shoppers are urged to return the affected products for a refund. This comes days after a separate recall involving chocolate bars.
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The impact of Trump’s tariffs and recent FDA cuts on food safety and security: experts react
Leading food safety experts, including Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler, Dr Darin Detwiler, Professor Chris Elliott, Tim Lang and Michael Bell OBE, weigh in on the far-reaching consequences of President Trump's tariffs and recent FDA budget cuts. The article delves into the risks to food safety, supply chains and global food…
